About Shen Zhong
Lived 500 – 583. Shen Zhong was a philologist.
沈重 Shěn Zhòng is a sixth-century Chinese philologist. In his commentary of the Book of Songs he was the first scholar to note that the poems did not rhyme in contemporary pronunciation. He suggested pronouncing words differently in order to make the rhymes work. This practice is referred to as xíe yùn.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shen Zhong?
sixth century Chinese philologist
When was Shen Zhong born?
Shen Zhong was born in 500.
When did Shen Zhong die?
Shen Zhong died in 583.
What was Shen Zhong's occupation?
Shen Zhong was a philologist.
What nationality was Shen Zhong?
Shen Zhong's recorded nationality: Western Liang, Northern Zhou.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shen Zhong. https://biography.guide/shen-zhong/
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